Recursive Google Drive Folder Duplicator with Permission Preservation

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Last edited 58 days ago

Google Drive Folder Duplicator

This n8n workflow creates a complete recursive copy of any Google Drive folder, preserving the entire folder structure, all files, and sharing permissions.

What It Does

  • Duplicates folders with unlimited nested subfolders
  • Copies all files maintaining original names and metadata
  • Preserves sharing permissions (users, groups, domains)
  • Creates identical folder hierarchy in target location

How It Works

  1. Initialize: Sets source/target folders and creates main destination folder
  2. Recursive Processing: Scans each folder level, splits files from subfolders
  3. File Handling: Copies files and applies original permissions
  4. Folder Handling: Creates subfolders and applies original permissions
  5. Self-Recursion: Calls itself for each subfolder to process unlimited nested levels

Key Features

  • Unlimited Depth: Handles any number of nested folder levels
  • Permission Preservation: Maintains exact sharing settings

Requirements

Google Drive OAuth2 credentials with drive access

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